substantially

4 definitions • 8 examples

to a large degree:

The new rules will substantially change how we do things.

generally:

This model has leather seats, but the two cars are substantially the same.

to a large degree:

Serious crime is down substantially.

to a large degree:

substantially less/more

substantially above/below sth The board will reject bids substantially above its $15 per share offer.

substantially different/the same The product is not substantially different from previous models.

substantially better/higher/lower Taxes on cigarettes are substantially higher than in Europe.

increase/rise substantially The company sales and profits had increased substantially.